Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,800 | 26.38 | 2.69 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $12,000 | 23.54 | 1.96 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $9,500 | 22.76 | 2.40 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,400 | 21.00 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,800 | 26.38 | 2.69 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $9,500 | 22.76 | 2.40 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $7,300 | 15.66 | 2.15 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $8,900 | 19.08 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,900 | 9.82 | 2.52 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 9.79 | 2.04 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 9.39 | 1.92 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 8.64 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,700 | 7.67 | 2.84 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 7.20 | 2.67 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 7.08 | 2.53 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,900 | 9.82 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,000 | 10.15 | 2.03 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,500 | 9.99 | 2.22 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,900 | 9.82 | 2.52 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 9.79 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,700 | 7.67 | 2.84 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $2,800 | 7.67 | 2.74 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,300 | 6.25 | 2.72 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 7.20 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,200 | 10.04 | 1.62 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $6,000 | 9.97 | 1.66 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $8,400 | 9.81 | 1.17 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,500 | 9.59 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $3,000 | 8.33 | 2.78 |
| Vidal Brujan | TB | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.57 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,100 | 6.90 | 2.22 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $3,700 | 8.16 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,500 | 10.62 | 1.63 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.58 | 1.68 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,700 | 10.53 | 2.24 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 10.41 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 4.96 | 2.48 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,300 | 5.56 | 2.42 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,000 | 7.16 | 2.39 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,700 | 8.40 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $8,600 | 11.39 | 1.32 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,600 | 9.74 | 1.74 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 9.36 | 1.61 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,500 | 9.09 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,400 | 7.10 | 2.96 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,800 | 7.61 | 2.72 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,600 | 6.27 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,500 | 13.68 | 2.10 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 12.38 | 1.82 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,800 | 11.10 | 2.31 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 10.78 | 1.61 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | SEA | $4,400 | 10.71 | 2.43 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.60 | 1.86 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,500 | 10.34 | 2.30 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $4,300 | 10.17 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,000 | 7.31 | 3.65 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,000 | 9.98 | 3.33 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,300 | 7.52 | 3.27 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,500 | 7.88 | 3.15 |
| Mark Canha | MIL | $2,700 | 8.34 | 3.09 |
| Tim Locastro | NYM | $2,000 | 5.71 | 2.86 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,100 | 8.65 | 2.79 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,500 | 6.97 | 2.79 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.